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Luke Camarota Obituary
Luke A. Camarota, 95, of North Haven, CT passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 23, 2018.
He is survived by his loving family, son Wayne A. Camarota of North Haven, CT, daughter Joanne (Angelo) Polzella and cherished granddaughter Emilyann Polzella of Northford, CT, daughter Rosanne (Eugene) Torrenti of Orange, CT, sister Rose Marie Davis of Branford, CT and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Angelina (Jill) Camarota, parents Joseph and Frances Camarota, and nine siblings.
Luke was born on April 20, 1922 in North Branford, CT and along with many childhood friends, joined the North Branford Fife and Drum Corp. They competed into adulthood for many years and became world champions. Luke served in the Army in WWII in the South Pacific.
He was also a very proud, over 55 year member, of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 478 and a member of the Wallingford Elks.
In retirement, he spent fun times with family and friends at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos.
There will be a Mass Of Christian Burial celebrated on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, CT.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements.www.northhavenfuneral.com
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December 22, 2018
will always remember his kindness.
Donna Scafariello
April 5, 2018
Wayne, so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences. May your dad Rest In Peace.
The Scafariellos, Jimmy, Donna and Tillie.
Steve Shaw
March 28, 2018
Thinking of you and your family Rosanne. I didn't know your Dad but he obviously lived life to the fullest. Cherish his memory.
Larry Lazaroff
March 28, 2018
Very sorry to learn of the passing. My condolences to the family.
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